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Mississippi Insight for July 14, 2024: City and State
Jackson's police chief and mayor push back hard as City Council members call for the police and fire chiefs to be put under contracts. Also, Governor Tate Reeves signs legislation to better support the families of fallen officers while tightening oversight of police misconduct allegations. And why is Mississippi's secretary of state applauding the end of so-called "Chevron deference?"
Nonprofit Uses 3D Printing to Help People with Disabilities
(TNS) — A few weeks ago, Noam Platt and Philip Dunham set up shop at Camp Dream Street, an overnight camp in Mississippi for children with disabilities. When one camper who uses a wheelchair said he had trouble drawing with a clipboard when he wasn't near a table, Platt and Dunham worked with him to tailor a design that would fit his needs. Overnight they 3D-printed a contoured lap desk fitted to his legs, customized with his name and a Godzilla head sticking out.
Damascus Road: Drug court changing lives, saving taxpayers ‘boatload of money’
Michael Fisher gives his testimonial during the 15th Circuit Intervention Court graduation at Woodlawn church in Columbia, Miss., on Friday, May 31, 2024. Credit: Eric Shelton/Mississippi Today. By his own analysis, Michael Fisher, 39, just a few years ago was a “dope-selling, drug-addicted failure … homeless with a needle in...
Arts Commission awards fellowship to Mississippi School of the Arts author, instructor
The Mississippi Arts Commission has awarded a $4,250 literary artist fellowship to Dr. Nadia Alexis of McComb, leader of the Literary Arts Department at the Mississippi School of the Arts in Brookhaven. The fellowship is a portion of the more than $1.7 million in grants MAC awarded in Fiscal Year 2025 and it will support […] The post Arts Commission awards fellowship to Mississippi School of the Arts author, instructor appeared first on Daily Leader.
A man sought in three states was detained during a traffic stop
A suspect wanted in three states was arrested during a traffic stop, Russellville Police announced on Sunday. Billy Joe Williams faced nearly a dozen charges in Alabama, Georgia, and Mississippi, including robbery, assault, and exploitation of an elderly person. Russellville Police reported that Williams tried to hide on the passenger...
Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member
The Oxford and Lafayette County school districts are each mourning the loss of one of their own. On Monday, the Oxford School District announced that Scarleth Daniela Garcia-Mendoza, 7, died in a vehicle crash in Pontotoc on Friday. Scarleth attended Bramlett Elementary School. “If you knew Scarleth, you knew her beautiful smile and joyful laughter. […] The post Oxford, Lafayette school district mourn loss of student, staff member appeared first on The Oxford Eagle.
6-year-old killed during crash in Mississippi
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) – A 6-year-old died during a crash that happened in Pontotoc County, Mississippi. The crash occurred around 3:43 p.m. on Highway 278 on Friday. According to the Mississippi Highway Patrol, an SUV drove off the highway and overturned, resulting in the death of the 6-year-old passenger.
Pontotoc County warns public about illegally crossing closed bridge
PONTOTOC, Miss. (WTVA) — Pontotoc County is warning its residents about illegally crossing a closed bridge. The bridge is on West Main Street, between Pontotoc and Tupelo, and spans Mubby Creek. Pontotoc County engineer Mike Falkner said work on the bridge is nearing completion but remains closed to the...
‘I’m back’: Pearl native Riley Maddox to stay at Ole Miss baseball for 2025 season
JACKSON, Miss. (WLBT) - Ole Miss baseball received good news on Monday amid an overhaul of pitchers entering the transfer portal. Pitchers Liam Doyle, Kyle Carmack, JT Quinn, Josh Mallitz, and Grayson Saunier are just a few of the many notable names to enter the portal. In another season full...
Mississippi business community mourns death of James Biglane — banker, preservationist, founder of annual Natchez balloon festival
The Mississippi business community is mourning the death of James Biglane, the co-founder of United Mississippi Bank and the Great Mississippi River Balloon Race, one of Mississippi’s treasured annual events since it started more than 30 years ago. “He was one of those human landmarks, a people landmark,” Mimi...
Lane Kiffin the Yoda of Ole Miss? Star Wars fan Jaxson Dart thinks so
The Ole Miss quarterback is a big fan of Star Wars with his Anakin Skywalker eye black and knows exactly which character Kiffin would be. The post Lane Kiffin the Yoda of Ole Miss? Star Wars fan Jaxson Dart thinks so appeared first on On3.
Why Mizzou and Mississippi are in similar positions heading into the football season
DALLAS — A few seconds after Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin walked off the Southeastern Conference football media days stage, instant analysis trickled over from the SEC Network set in the back corner of a ballroom. Kiffin, 49, was reserved during his time at the podium — pragmatic, perhaps, even...
Former wide receiver dismissed by Ole Miss handling business on and off the field
Wide receiver Chris Marshall lasted four months with the Ole Miss program in 2023, being dismissed for violation of team rules. Marshall had previously been part of the 2022 recruiting class at Texas A&M. According to the on3 Industry Rankings, Chris Marshall was ranked the No. 3 wide receiver and...
Top 5 Ole Miss Wins Record Revealed: Series Facts & Highlights
The Gamecocks and Rebels have a history of competitive matchups, with Ole Miss holding a 5-3 advantage in the series. South Carolina's wins in the series have been close, with an average margin of victory of just over 5.5 points per game. A highly anticipated matchup in 2024 between the two teams is on the horizon, adding to the excitement. Key victories over Ole Miss, including memorable games in 1975, 2018, 1976, 1978, and 2009, highlight the Gamecocks' success against the Rebels over the years.
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